This tutorial will show you how to install, custom fonts with Font Manager in Ubuntu. Linux it's a little bit different than Windows when it comes to installing, but there has no need to be confused, it's an easy task.

Steps

Method1

Use Keyboard Shortcut Or Main Menu To Open The Terminal

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First you must to make a directory for your custom TTF fonts, to do this you need to type following command to the Terminal (To open Terminal, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard or go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal, which is located in main menu ) or use copy/paste method: sudo mkdir /usr/share/fonts/truetype/custom

Method2

Enter Password

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Now hit Enter, after that when it asks you for password, type the password and hit Enter.

Method3

Open And Use Nautilus

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To put the ttf fonts into the custom folder you need to type following command to the Terminal or to use copy/paste method: sudo Nautilus

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That command will open up a nautilus window, so you will be able to go to /usr/share/fonts/truetype/custom to put your custom fonts.

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Go there trough window and you will find desired folder. Drag or copy ttf fonts to that folder, but don't forget to close Terminal.

Method4

Rebuild Your Font Cache

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Now the last thing that you must to do it is to rebuild your font cache and you will do it if you type following command to the Terminal or to use copy/paste method:sudo fc-cache -f -v

Method5

Enter Password

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Tips

When it asks you for password, don't be confused. The password is that one, which you're using in the Login Screen. Password does not show up in the terminal when you type it. Just type your password and hit Enter. If your password was entered correctly, the action will continue.